Put Own Screensaver in the Screensaver List

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Alan

Hi All,
Just bought a new PC running XP Pro.
I want to put an old screensaver (the Jack Daniels
screensaver) on the new XP machine. The executable and
the install script is actually for "way back" Windows 95.
However, the executable does work fine on XP. I can
manually execute it & it runs fine.

I would like to have it show up as a selection in
the "Display Properties" -> "Screensaver" window.

Anyone know how the details on getting this implemented?

Thanks for your advice,
Alan
 
Hi Alan,

Check your setting for the screensavers path.

Here are some examples:

Marine Aquarium 2.scr > rename it to > MarineAquarium2.scr

In the registry, screensaver will work correctly if it is listed as so:
c:\windows\system32\marine~1.scr

Screen Savers do not work correctly if listed as so:
""c:\windows\system32\marine aquarium 2.scr""

Troubleshooting Screen Saver Issues in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#ss


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KELLY !!!
Lots of great information from a simple question !!!
You're the best!!
THANKS A MILLION !!!!
Alan

-----Original Message-----
Hi Alan,

Check your setting for the screensavers path.

Here are some examples:

Marine Aquarium 2.scr > rename it to > MarineAquarium2.scr

In the registry, screensaver will work correctly if it is listed as so:
c:\windows\system32\marine~1.scr

Screen Savers do not work correctly if listed as so:
""c:\windows\system32\marine aquarium 2.scr""

Troubleshooting Screen Saver Issues in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm#ss


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All the Best,
Kelly

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[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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Alan said:
Hi All,
Just bought a new PC running XP Pro.
I want to put an old screensaver (the Jack Daniels
screensaver) on the new XP machine. The executable and
the install script is actually for "way back" Windows 95.
However, the executable does work fine on XP. I can
manually execute it & it runs fine.

I would like to have it show up as a selection in
the "Display Properties" -> "Screensaver" window.

Anyone know how the details on getting this implemented?

Thanks for your advice,
Alan
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Most welcome, Alan. Hope it helps. :o)

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KELLY !!!
Lots of great information from a simple question !!!
You're the best!!
THANKS A MILLION !!!!
Alan
 
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